Engineer – Controls Engineering

GE Vernova

Engineer - Control & Protection at GE Vernova Grid Solutions designing and optimizing EHV/HV substation protection relay systems. Ensuring reliability and efficiency of power systems to support global operations.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations, with strong project management and technical leadership capabilities. Proficient in secondary engineering activities and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

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EHV/HV Substation Protection Relay SystemsSecondary Engineering (CRP/SAS, Aux Systems, Telecom)Relay Testing and Equipment TestingProject Management SkillsFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering DegreeSubstation Automation SystemsControl / Protection Scheme TestingSAS CommissioningEPC Environments ExperienceHVDC Substations KnowledgeInterface EngineeringTelecom RequirementsProblem Evaluation and ResolutionProgram Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Oral and Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsResponsivenessSupervision Skills

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasPower TransmissionMultidisciplinary TeamsInternational TravelComplex System Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As an Engineer – Control & Protection, play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing protection relay systems for EHV/HV substations.
Ensure the reliability and efficiency of power systems, supporting global operations.
Execute secondary engineering activities (Control & Protection, Substation Automation Systems, Interface Engineering, Telecom Requirements & LV Auxiliary Systems for EHV/HV Electrical Substations).
Work with Global Engineering Center (GSI GEC) to coordinate with GSI Regions/Business Lines.
Provide technical leadership and interface with GSI Regions/GE Vernova Business Lines.
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s (or) master’s degree in electrical engineering.
5+ years of experience in substation protection relay systems within EHV Electrical Substations, Oil & Gas or Power Transmission industries.
Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) environments with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience of Secondary(CRP/SAS, Aux Systems, Telecom, Interface) engineering up to 765kV/400kV/220KV and HVDC Substations (AIS/GIS/SOLAR/WIND).
Experience/Knowledge on Relay Testing, Equipment Testing, Control / Protection scheme testing & SAS Commissioning experience (min 1 year) shall be given additional weightage.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, responsive and supervision skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Fluent in English; additional language (any foreign Language) is a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes